Overview
JAY UA WWT serves the community of Jay, Oklahoma, treating wastewater for approximately 2,500 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations via EPA NPDES permits.
JAY UA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jay, Oklahoma, within Delaware County. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 residents, reflecting a small community-scale operation typical of rural towns in the region. As a U.S. facility, JAY UA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point-source discharges. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring that effluent meets federal water quality standards before release. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the local watershed, which is part of the Arkansas River basin. This river system flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, making proper treatment essential for downstream aquatic ecosystems and regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which flows through the southern Great Plains and eventually into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater fish and migratory birds. The region's seasonal rainfall patterns can affect dilution capacity, making consistent treatment important for maintaining downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
JAY UA WWT is located at 1000 West Gray Street in Jay, Oklahoma, within Delaware County in the United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,482 residents, classifying it as a small community wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which is part of the Arkansas River basin, ultimately flowing to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, JAY UA WWT must comply with the Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit for any discharge. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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